Remember how much fun you had playing pretend as a kid? It was so freeing to slip into different roles, imagine yourself into fantastic worlds, and make up stories based on your favorite books, drawings, or even songs. Those same activities that come to us so easily...

It might seem counterintuitive to emphasize the past to those with memory disorders, but Alzheimer’s and dementia patients often do best when surrounded with mementos and reminders of things that are familiar. Family photos, heirlooms, and comfort objects like a...

Did you know there are related medical benefits for seniors who are religious? Evidence supports the claim that individuals who regularly attended church were the least likely to show signs of depression. Of those who showed symptoms of depression, their anxiety...

With New Year’s resolutions buzzing, we anticipate the wonderful year ahead of us and the wonderful memories to be made. While we can’t foresee what lies ahead, the year may bring an unexpected move into assisted living for some, which can be challenging even...

After some time, it becomes quite common to accumulate possessions over a lifetime. But for all of us, there will come a time when we can’t keep all of those belongings anymore. There are a number of reasons why, but for most seniors emptying the nest it is because...